Reese Library Special Collections: Genealogy Collections and Resources: Manuscript materials

The following is a list of manuscript collections held by Reese Library Special Collections, which are related to the history and genealogy of several Augusta families. These unpublished collections include many primary source materials. Primary sources are generally original documents created at the time being studied, whereas secondary sources (like books), were written later, and reflect upon a given time period or event.                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

MSS 293: Dillard and Vawter family papers, 1832-1893

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The Dillard and Vawter family papers collection contains photographs, correspondence, legal documents, military papers, and more from the families of Tolliver Dillard and his grandson, William H. Vawter. In addition, the collection includes a scrapbook, a wooden plaque from the Augusta Arsenal, and a wooden cricket box from the early 1800's. 

 

MSS 071: Cumming family papers, 1799-1983

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This collection contains the following manuscripts: "Reminiscences of Joseph B. Cumming" and "A Northern Daughter and a Southern Wife". Correspondence regarding publication is also included. In addition, there is a paper by James C. C. Block, President of the Augusta Bar Association (1903) and a paper about Henry H. and Joseph B. Cumming. 

 

MSS 002: Boykin Wright papers, 1882-1932

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This collection is comprised of the personal papers of Boykin Wright. Collection materials include business, financial, and personal correspondence, financial records, legal records from Wright's work as a judge, as well as maps and newspaper clippings. The majority of the collection is comprised of Wright's correspondence with family members, particularly during WWI.

 

MSS 107: William H. Dumont Stovall Genealogy research notes

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This collection includes nine notebooks of the genealogy research notes for the Stovall Genealogy, written by William H. Dumont. 

 

MSS 233: Coleman and Catlett family papers, 1798-1941

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This collection is comprised of materials relating to the Coleman and Catlett families, collected by Dr. Warren Soleman in the course of genealogical research into the families. Collection materials include financial records, legal documents, and correspondence from various members of the Catlett and Coleman families, as well as the later materials of Dr. Warren Coleman. This includes Dr. Coleman's genealogy research materials, and correspondence relating to his genealogical research.